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S I N C F. 19 12
DM TROJAN
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
TUESDAY
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February 5, 2002
Of interest...
Would the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. think his dreams were rea lized if he visited USC? / 4
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 7 The Buzz 7
Roundup 14 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CVL, no. 19 www.dailytrojan.com
Practice makes perfect
Official
continues
Parkside Perks Up
International dining hall and
comforts of home increase traffic and light up 'Darkside at new housing facility / 7
late deans purposes
Administration: Admissions head aims to spread USC popularity beyond local, traditional applicants
By KENNETH BASIN
Staff Writer
Hoping to build on the foundation set by former Dean of Admissions Joe Allen, J. Michael Thompson will step in Feb. 15 as the vice provost of Enrollment Management, filling the vacancy left by Allens death last year.
Thompsons main objectives will revolve around the strategic plan established during Allen's tenure, focusing on building the quality of the student body and attention to underrepresented groups.
“Of particular interest to me is creating access and opportunity for groups of students who otherwise might not have known that the University of Southern California was in their future,” he said.
Thompson, most recently the vice chancellor of outreach, admissions and student academic services at the University of California, Santa Cruz, brings experience from UC schools at Santa Cruz, Irvine and Los Angeles.
The position of dean of admissions has been eliminated, but Thompson will have the option of reestablishing it, said Michael Diamond, vice president and executive vice provost The positions responsibilities will be split between Thompson and Laurel Tew, director of the Office of Admissions.
I see Thompson, page 15 I
outreach aids community
Religious
By ELIZABETH BROTH ERTON
Contributing Writer
t is no secret that a major part of almost every religion is helping those in need. From Christianity to Buddhism, compassion for others plays a key role.
Several religious groups at USC and in the surrounding community are doing their part to help the longstanding problem of hunger and homelessness.
While most of the religious organizations on campus do some kind of community service, only a
RELIGION & ETHICS
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few groups work directly to help those without food or shelter.
Newman Catholic Center distributes sandwiches to the hungry on Skid Row every Tuesday night The group has worked to help feed the poor for 10 years. .
Trojan Christian Fellowship also periodically gives out sandwiches to those in need.
“I’ve met the most faithful and religious people out on Skid Row," said Wendy Arce, a graduate student in religion, who has been to Skid Row with TCF. “If (help) comes with love, it is greatly appreciated, or at least that has been my experience.”
The goal of religious groups seeking to serve the community most recently comes from an initiative backed by President Bush that, if approved, would give funding to religious organizations to help ease
social problems found in communities across the country.
A Community Place, an organization run by United Ministry that provides various services to the impoverished in the surrounding area, offers services that include giving out bag lunches, bus tokens, referrals to jobs and clothing. The ministry works through St Mark’s Lutheran Church on Vermont Avenue.
“In most (religious) communities, there exists a desire to help the homeless, feed the hungry, clothe the needy,” Arce said. “Most groups do I see Religion, page 17 I
Think fast.
practicing or learning juggling may join them.
Jeff Sargeant and Chris Armogida practice their juggling skills. The pair juggle every Monday at noon and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Founders Park. Anyone interested in
VP’s job equals window of outside world to USC
Community: Completing numerous tasks with few resources is promotions greatest challenge, boss says
By JACKSON DeMOS
Contributing Writer
While attending elementary school in South Central Los Angeles and high school in Compton, Carolyn Webb de Macias did not know much about USC. Now, as the university’s new vice president of External Relations, she is bringing attention to the university.
Webb de Macias, who was promoted in January, formerly was sen-
ior associate provost for the university. Her biggest challenge now is that there’s so much to do and very few resources to do it with, said Martha Harris, senior vice president of University Relations and Webb de Macias’ new boss.
In her new position, she will work at a local, national and global level to balance the interests of the outside community with the interests of USC.
“I represent the university to all of its external constituents — community, government, civic, cultural," Webb de Macias said. “And I try to inform the university of what's going on in the external world.”
She will also provide direction I see Community, page 17 I
7 represent the. university to all of its external constituents... community, government, civic, culturaL"
CAROLYN WEBB DE MACIAS vice president External Relations
Chops into pieces
Jeannie Kwok I Daily Trojan
Concentrate. Paul Hughes, a graduate student in economics, watches Brian Woo perform “Qi Gung," a form of kung fu. Woo, an undeclared freshman, broke a ball-point pen that Hughes was holding with a $5 bill Thursday at Parkside International Residential College's Performance Cafe. For more coverage on the newest residence / 7

S I N C F. 19 12
DM TROJAN
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
TUESDAY
------♦------
February 5, 2002
Of interest...
Would the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. think his dreams were rea lized if he visited USC? / 4
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 7 The Buzz 7
Roundup 14 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CVL, no. 19 www.dailytrojan.com
Practice makes perfect
Official
continues
Parkside Perks Up
International dining hall and
comforts of home increase traffic and light up 'Darkside at new housing facility / 7
late deans purposes
Administration: Admissions head aims to spread USC popularity beyond local, traditional applicants
By KENNETH BASIN
Staff Writer
Hoping to build on the foundation set by former Dean of Admissions Joe Allen, J. Michael Thompson will step in Feb. 15 as the vice provost of Enrollment Management, filling the vacancy left by Allens death last year.
Thompsons main objectives will revolve around the strategic plan established during Allen's tenure, focusing on building the quality of the student body and attention to underrepresented groups.
“Of particular interest to me is creating access and opportunity for groups of students who otherwise might not have known that the University of Southern California was in their future,” he said.
Thompson, most recently the vice chancellor of outreach, admissions and student academic services at the University of California, Santa Cruz, brings experience from UC schools at Santa Cruz, Irvine and Los Angeles.
The position of dean of admissions has been eliminated, but Thompson will have the option of reestablishing it, said Michael Diamond, vice president and executive vice provost The positions responsibilities will be split between Thompson and Laurel Tew, director of the Office of Admissions.
I see Thompson, page 15 I
outreach aids community
Religious
By ELIZABETH BROTH ERTON
Contributing Writer
t is no secret that a major part of almost every religion is helping those in need. From Christianity to Buddhism, compassion for others plays a key role.
Several religious groups at USC and in the surrounding community are doing their part to help the longstanding problem of hunger and homelessness.
While most of the religious organizations on campus do some kind of community service, only a
RELIGION & ETHICS
------♦------
few groups work directly to help those without food or shelter.
Newman Catholic Center distributes sandwiches to the hungry on Skid Row every Tuesday night The group has worked to help feed the poor for 10 years. .
Trojan Christian Fellowship also periodically gives out sandwiches to those in need.
“I’ve met the most faithful and religious people out on Skid Row," said Wendy Arce, a graduate student in religion, who has been to Skid Row with TCF. “If (help) comes with love, it is greatly appreciated, or at least that has been my experience.”
The goal of religious groups seeking to serve the community most recently comes from an initiative backed by President Bush that, if approved, would give funding to religious organizations to help ease
social problems found in communities across the country.
A Community Place, an organization run by United Ministry that provides various services to the impoverished in the surrounding area, offers services that include giving out bag lunches, bus tokens, referrals to jobs and clothing. The ministry works through St Mark’s Lutheran Church on Vermont Avenue.
“In most (religious) communities, there exists a desire to help the homeless, feed the hungry, clothe the needy,” Arce said. “Most groups do I see Religion, page 17 I
Think fast.
practicing or learning juggling may join them.
Jeff Sargeant and Chris Armogida practice their juggling skills. The pair juggle every Monday at noon and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Founders Park. Anyone interested in
VP’s job equals window of outside world to USC
Community: Completing numerous tasks with few resources is promotions greatest challenge, boss says
By JACKSON DeMOS
Contributing Writer
While attending elementary school in South Central Los Angeles and high school in Compton, Carolyn Webb de Macias did not know much about USC. Now, as the university’s new vice president of External Relations, she is bringing attention to the university.
Webb de Macias, who was promoted in January, formerly was sen-
ior associate provost for the university. Her biggest challenge now is that there’s so much to do and very few resources to do it with, said Martha Harris, senior vice president of University Relations and Webb de Macias’ new boss.
In her new position, she will work at a local, national and global level to balance the interests of the outside community with the interests of USC.
“I represent the university to all of its external constituents — community, government, civic, cultural," Webb de Macias said. “And I try to inform the university of what's going on in the external world.”
She will also provide direction I see Community, page 17 I
7 represent the. university to all of its external constituents... community, government, civic, culturaL"
CAROLYN WEBB DE MACIAS vice president External Relations
Chops into pieces
Jeannie Kwok I Daily Trojan
Concentrate. Paul Hughes, a graduate student in economics, watches Brian Woo perform “Qi Gung," a form of kung fu. Woo, an undeclared freshman, broke a ball-point pen that Hughes was holding with a $5 bill Thursday at Parkside International Residential College's Performance Cafe. For more coverage on the newest residence / 7